Etihad carried a total of 1.6 million passengers during the month of September, an increase of 33.3% in comparison to the same period of 2023.
In addition, the airline recorded an average passenger load factor of 88% across the month, up from an average of 87% that was recorded in September of last year.
"Our passenger numbers in September saw significant growth compared to the same period last year, highlighting our continuing upwards momentum,” said Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways.
Neves added: “Year-to-date, Etihad has welcomed 13.6 million passengers, marking a substantial 35% increase from the previous year. As of September 2024, the airline's rolling 12-month passenger total stands at 17.5 million, up from 10 million in 2022, underlining the pace of our growth in less than two years”
In comparison to September of last year Etihad’s fleet has grown from 79 aircraft to 95 along with a network increase of eight destinations.